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Advancing Pressure Protection in Biopharma: How Integrated Bypass Technology Elevates Single-Use Pump Design
by Michael Irving, Xylem In pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical manufacturing, there is zero margin for error when it comes to process integrity and operator safety. Among the many variables that must be tightly controlled, pressure ranks high on the list. Overpressure or vacuum conditions can compromise not only equipment, but also batch sterility, production timelines, and…Ratio Therapeutics raises $70M to expand manufacturing infrastructure
Ratio Therapeutics announced today that it closed a $70 million Series C financing to support its radiopharmaceutical development and manufacturing. Existing investors Duquesne Family Office and Bristol Myers Squibb participated. New investors Catalio Capital Management, Eli Lilly and Wasatch Group joined as well. Boston-based Ratio plans to use the proceeds to fund its next phase…Sponsored Content See More >
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Fujifilm Biotechnologies selected for FDA PreCheck Pilot Program
A Fujifilm Biotechnologies’ commercial-scale cell culture manufacturing facility has been selected for the FDA’s PreCheck Pilot Program, the company announced. The CDMO’s Holly Springs, North Carolina, facility was selected as one of seven participants in the program designed to strengthen United States pharmaceutical manufacturing capabilities and accelerate patient access to critical medicines. “We are honored…
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Personalized medicine: advanced technology is saving lives
The concept of a “batch size one” in pharmaceutical manufacturing is closer than ever. There are companies advancing cell therapies in which body cells are used to heal or support the individual patient. These cells are manipulated or edited to change certain biological characteristics before being transferred to the patient. Personalized medicine is truly about…
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Fujifilm Biotechnologies selected for FDA PreCheck Pilot Program
A Fujifilm Biotechnologies’ commercial-scale cell culture manufacturing facility has been selected for the FDA’s PreCheck Pilot Program, the company announced. The CDMO’s Holly Springs, North Carolina, facility was selected as one of seven participants in the program designed to strengthen United States pharmaceutical manufacturing capabilities and accelerate patient access to critical medicines. “We are honored…
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Codis completes acquisition of Catalent manufacturing plant
Codis announced today that it completed its previously announced acquisition of a UK-based manufacturing facility from Catalent. The Haverhill, England-based company agreed to acquire the oral solid dose (OSD) development and manufacturing plant in Nottingham last month. The facility adds OSD development and small-scale manufacturing capabilities to Codis’ offerings, enabling it to offer a single…
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Report: Japan health authorities investigate Kobayashi Pharmaceutical factory after five deaths
Japanese health authorities searched a Kobayashi Pharmaceutical factory in Japan following reports of five deaths related to dietary supplements, Reuters reports. The plant inspection in western Japan is the second in recent days as health authorities inspected the company’s Osaka facility. In addition to the five reported deaths, there have been more than 100 hospitalizations…







































